§ 26.26.021. Scope of act -- Choice of law -- Surrogate parentage contracts
(1) This chapter governs every determination of parentage in this state.
(2) The court shall apply the law of this state to adjudicate the parent-child relationship. The applicable law does not depend on:
(a) The place of birth of the child; or
(b) The past or present residence of the child.
(3) This chapter does not create, enlarge, or diminish parental rights or duties under other law of this state.
(4) If a birth results under a surrogate parentage contract that is unenforceable under the law of this state, the parent-child relationship is determined as provided in RCW 26.26.101 through 26.26.116.
[2002 c 302 § 103.]
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